What are you going to do 

A leading provider of electrical engineering, testing, and commissioning services is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to support high-voltage substation projects. This role will oversee field service personnel while also performing hands-on relay and electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and start-up activities on high voltage infrastructure.

This is a senior technical leadership role suited to professionals with extensive experience in substation testing, commissioning, and high-voltage systems.

  • Supervise and coordinate multiple field service and commissioning projects

  • Oversee testing and commissioning teams working on high-voltage substation equipment

  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget

  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to technicians

  • Participate in client meetings and project coordination

  • Support QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with technical standards

  • Review project scope and conduct pre-job planning meetings with technicians and subcontractors

  • Investigate and report on incidents or technical issues

  • Ensure adherence to safety policies and operational procedures

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology (preferred)

  • Approximately 15+ years of experience in high-voltage electrical testing or commissioning

  • Minimum 10 years in a leadership or crew lead capacity

  • Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and protection systems

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting

Technical Expertise

Candidates should have strong knowledge across several of the following testing and commissioning disciplines:

  • Power Factor Testing

  • Hipot Testing

  • Cable Fault Location

  • Protective Relay Calibration

  • Circuit Breaker Testing

  • Power Transformer Testing

  • Transmission / Power Line Testing

  • Power Line Carrier Systems

  • SCADA Systems

  • Infrared Thermography

  • Phasing and Load Checking

  • Electrical Schematics and Drawings

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Ability to train and mentor field technicians

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical ability

  • Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in electrical field operations

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Ability to work both in office and field environments

  • Occasional overnight travel (~10%)

  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends when required

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally

  • Work Authorization - Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Closing: 15 April 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-281661

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Corporate recruiter

Frankie Hilson

+1 713 333 1024

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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